What does HUFFY mean?

Word: Huffy

Part(s) of speech: Adjective

Definition: Easily offended or angered; touchy.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈhʌfi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈhʌfi/

Origin and Usage: The word "huffy" originated in the early 18th century and is derived from the word "huff," which means to blow or puff out. The word "huffy" is used to describe someone who is easily offended or angered, and is often used in a negative context.

Synonyms: Touchy, irritable, testy, petulant, peevish, snappy, grumpy.

Related Words: Huffed, huffs, stuff, tough, guffs.

Example Sentences:

• She was huffy and refused to speak to him for the rest of the day.
• He gets huffy whenever someone disagrees with him.
• Don be so huffy, I was only trying to help.